Cartier Santos Joaillerie 100 XL Chronograph Factory “Diamond Pavé” Reference WM502351

Cartier Santos Joaillerie 100 XL Chronograph Factory “Diamond Pavé” Reference WM502351. 18ct Rose Gold Diamond Case Of 42mm. Diamond Studded Crown. White Dial With Roman Numeral Hour Markers. Three Subdials With Date Aperture Between 4 & 5 O’Clock. Subdial Functions Include
30 Minute Counter, 12 Hour Counter And Small Seconds. Black Croc Strap With Brown Stitching. 18ct Rose Gold Double Folding Clasp. Box and papers dated June 2009. Cartier Service Papers dated December 2025 providing a 24 month Cartier International Repair warranty.

The Cartier Santos is one of the most iconic wristwatches in history, first created in 1904 by the French luxury jeweller Louis Cartier. It was designed specifically for Alberto Santos-Dumont, a pioneering Brazilian aviator, who needed a reliable watch he could consult while flying—something more practical than the traditional pocket watch.

This collaboration resulted in one of the first purpose-built wristwatches for men, making it a groundbreaking innovation in horology. The early Santos featured a square case with exposed screws, a design element that would become a signature feature.

Over the decades, the Santos evolved with advancements in technology and style, including automatic movements, modern materials, and more refined designs, while keeping its distinctive square bezel and elegant, geometric aesthetic. Today, the Cartier Santos remains a symbol of innovation, elegance, and the marriage of form and function, bridging the worlds of aviation and luxury watchmaking.